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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Charger BM100
1. Intended Use
The product is intended to charge and discharge NiCd or
NiMH rechargeable batteries. It provides four independent
charging slots for AA/AAA rechargeable batteries. The
charger can also optimize and test the maximum capacity of
the rechargeable batteries. Each charging slot has its own
display to show various information, such as, charging
current, battery voltage, charged capacity and used charging
time.
The charging current can be selected from 200,500,700 and
1000mA. If two or less batteries are inserted in slot 1 and/or
4, the charging current can go up to 1500mA or 1800mA.
The charger can charge batteries of different type and size
and with different capacity at the same time. It also
integrates the minus delta voltage (-AV) function, which
monitors the voltage over the charging cycle. When battery
is fully charged, the charger will switch to trickle charging
automatically. Therefore the battery will be kept at its
optimum capacity. The charger also includes overheat
detection to protect rechargeable batteries and charger itself
from overheating.
The charger can only be powered by the specially designed
power supply. Operate and store it in dry indoor
environment only.
This product fulfills European and national requirements
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related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). CE
conformity has been verified and the relevant statements are
available upon request.
Unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the device
are inadmissible because of safety and approval reasons
(CE). Any usage other than described above is not permitted
and can damage the product and lead to associated risks
such as short-circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. Please read the
operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for future
reference.
2. Delivery Content
Battery Charger BM100 1 pcs Power Adapter 1pcs
Operation Instructions 1pcs
3. Safety Instructions
We do not assume liability for resulting damages to
property or personal injury if the product has been
abused in any way or damaged by improper use or
failure to observe these operating instructions. The
warranty will then expire! 3.1 Product Safety
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The product must not be exposed to substantial
mechanical strain or strong vibrations.
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The product must be protected against electromagnetic
files, static electrical fields, extreme temperatures, direct
sunlight and moisture
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The manufacturer’s instruction for the respective
batteries must be observed, before they are charged.
The product should not be connected immediately after it
has been brought from an area of cold temperature to an area
of warm temperature. Condensed water might destroy
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the product. Wait until the product adapts to the new
ambient temperature before use.
Sufficient ventilation is essential when operating the
charger. Never cover the ventilating slots of the charger.
Please take cautions especially when ambient temperature is
over 35 degrees Celsius, when the device is more easily
entering protection mode and thus longer charging time will
be needed.
3.2 Batterv Safetv
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Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the
batteries.
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Non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable alkaline
batteries (RAM), lead acid batteries and lithium batteries
must not be charged with this product. There is danger of
explosion!
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Batteries should be removed from the device if it is not
used for a long period of time to avoid damage through
leaking. Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid
burns when in contact with skin, therefore use suitable
protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.
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Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not
leave the battery lying around, as there is risk, that children
or pets swallow it.
Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown
into fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is
a risk of explosion!
3.3 Miscellaneous
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Repair works must only be carried out by a
specialist/specialist workshop.
If you have queries about handling the device, which
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- are not answered in this operating instruction, please
check with the distributor for further help.
4. Operating Elements
5. Power SUPPLY
Only the shipped power adapter is allowed to be used for
this charger!
When the charger is powered up, all LCD segments will
light up momentarily. The “null” icon will be shown until
any batteries are inserted.
6. Operation
Once a rechargeable battery is inserted, its present voltage(
for example, “1.12v”) will be displayed for 4 seconds, then
“200mA Charge” will be shown on display for another 4
seconds as the default charging current. If MODE or
CURRENT button is not pressed during these 8 seconds,
the charging process will start. Afterwards, the charging
current can no longer be changed without re-inserting the
rechargeable batteries or re-power up the charger.
If completely empty or defective batteries are inserted into
the charger, the “null” icon will be displayed on the display
and the charger will refuse to charge them. Sometimes those
completely empty batteries are still usable because they are
not used for a long time and the internal leakage current
emptied the battery by itself. To avoid this refusal by the
charger, we suggest charging them with a normal 3v battery
pack for a few seconds before insert into the charger.
6.1 Mode Selection
• Press and hold the “MODE” button for 2 seconds to
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change the operating mode for all charging slots.
• Press the “MODE” button subsequently to toggle among
the “Charge”, "Discharge", "Test” and “Refresh” mode
6.2
Current Selection
Within the first 8 seconds after insert the battery, press the
“CURRENT” button to select desired charge current of
200, 500, 700 or 1000mA for slots inserted with batteries.
The current can not be altered once the setting has been
confirmed in the initial stage. If one wants to change the
applied current afterwards, the rechargeable battery must be
taken out and inserted again. The maximum charging
current is restricted by the current setting of the first
inserted battery current. Discharge current is automatically
set to half of the selected charge current.
If two or less batteries are inserted in slot 1 and/or 4, the
charging current can further be selected for 1500 or
1800mA. Maximum discharge current is limited to 500mA
when 1500mA or 1800mA selected.
6.3
Display Selection
During or after the work mode complete, press the
“DISPLAY” button to toggle among the display mode for
voltage, current, capacity and work time.
7. Overheat Protection
When overheating occurs, either batteries temperature over
55 degrees Celsius or charger controller board temperature
over 70 degrees Celsius, the charging or discharging process
will be paused immediately and the charging or discharging
current display will show “000mA”. The
charging/discharging process will only resume once the
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temperature of the rechargeable batteries drops below 40
degrees and charger controller board drops below 50
degrees. This feature is extremely important in protecting
the batteries or charger itself from over heating.
10. Operation Modes and Display
10.1
Operation Modes:
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Charge Mode: The rechargeable battery is charged
up to its maximum capacity.
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Discharge Mode: It is used to reduce the memory
effect. The rechargeable battery is discharged to a preset
battery voltage (0.9v). Once discharge is finished, the
battery will be charged at the pre-selected charging current.
Discharge current is always half of the selected charge
current.
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Refresh Mode: The rechargeable battery is charged
and discharged repeatedly to optimize to its maximum
capacity. Old rechargeable batteries or rechargeable
batteries that have not been used for a long period of time
can be restored to their rated capacity. Depends on the
selected charge current, it can take tens hours or even days
time before complete.
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Test mode:
Checks the present capacity of a
rechargeable battery. The maximum capacity is determined
by discharging the rechargeable battery after it was fully
charged. If the maximum capacity is much, lower than the
rated capacity then it may reach the end of its lifetime.
10.2
Display
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Charge/Discharge Current: the instantaneous
current is displayed.
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Time Elapsed: The charging/discharging time of
the last cycle is displayed.
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Accumulated Capacity: The accumulated battery
capacity is displayed in mAh or Ah.
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Charge Voltage: The instantaneous battery
voltage is displayed.
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Full: After the rechargeable battery is fully
charged in any of the operation modes, trickle charging
will be started automatically. Trickle charging prevents the
rechargeable batteries from being overcharged and
compensates for self-discharging of the batteries
*The Timer will resume and count from 0:00 again after
the time elapsed is longer than 20 hours. For example: 1:45
will be shown if the time elapsed is 21hours and 45
minutes.
8.
Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free but should be cleaned
occasionally. When cleaning, the device must be removed
from any power source. Only use dry and soft cloth to
clear the housing of the charger. Do not use abrasive or
solvents.
9.
Disposal
9.1 Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of
environment, protect human health and utilize natural
resources prudently and rationally, the user should return
unserviceable product to relevant facilities in accordance
with statutory regulations.
The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the product needs to
be disposed separately and not as municipal waste.
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10.3 Used batteries/rechargeable batteries disposal The
user is legally obliged (battery regulation) to return used
batteries and rechargeable batteries. Disposing used
batteries in the household waste is prohibited!
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous
substances are marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin.
The symbol indicates that the product is forbidden to be
disposed via the domestic refuse. The chemical symbols
for the respective hazardous substances are Cd= Cadmium,
Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead.
You can return used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of
charge to any collecting point of your local authority.
11.
Technical Data
Operating Voltage
Power Adapter
Input:
Output:
3V DC
100-240V-,
50/60Hz
3.0V DC, 4.0A
200- 1800 mA
Charging Current range
Discharging Current
range
100-500 mA
Max. Charging Capacity
3500mAh
Operating
Temperature
0 to 40 ”C
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